When I walked into my house I knew immediately I wanted to live there. It's full of light, with amazing views of the mountains. You hardly need art for the walls! On warm evenings you can sit on the back upper deck with friends or family and watch the sun set over Mount Taylor fading into reds and oranges until the lights come up over the city. Magnificent!

The downstairs floors are tile for easy cleanup, which keep the house nice and cool in the summer. The fireplace is woodburning but is plumbed for a gas insert.

You can walk or bicycle in minutes to great restaurants, two grocery stores, and just about any convenience you might want - banks, pharmacies, gym, dry cleaners, bookstore.

The neighborhood is small and neighbors introduce themselves when you…

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Should You Rent Your Home?

A scenario: You find a great job in another state. Do you sell or rent your home? Think about reasons for maintaining ownership. Do you want to keep the home in case you ever move back? Are you looking for a tax break through property depreciation? Do you want the home as a retirement investment? On the other hand, are you prepared to be a long-distance landlord? There are other costs involved as well, often running 30-40% of income before the monthly mortgage cost.

If you decide to rent the home, where do you start? Get the house in shape, including interior and exterior painting and patching, carpet cleaning, appliance tune-up, ensuring adequate insulation, and fixing what needs fixing. A property management company can…

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This area is great for families or single people alike. The area has much to offer. There are restaurants, movie theaters and retail stores close by. There are many parks, a public pool and community center within walking distance. Schools are within walking distance as well. We are also close to major road ways to help with getting around town fast. The area is quiet and the neighbors are super friendly. The views of the city and mountains are simply awesome. We wouldn't sell this house if we didn't need more space. With a growing family it will be a shame to leave the area.

Extras include:

  •  Recent Updated Kitchen

  •  Open Floor Plan

  •  Laundry Upstairs with the Bedrooms

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